Oahu is a perfect family vacation destination. You’ll never run out of activities when you visit Honolulu with kids. Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and is on the south shore.
Fun things to do in Honolulu with kids
Explore the heritage of the Pacific Islands at this 42 acre theme park and living museum. Participate in an authentic Polynesian luau and watch their award-winning show, “Hā: Breath of Life.” It’s an unforgettable experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Waimea is famous for its 30-foot waves in the winter and is a top place to watch some of the world’s best and bravest surfers. During summer, the water calms considerably and is a great destination for swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Go early (the preserve opens at 6 a.m. year round) because when the parking lot is full, visitors are turned away at the entrance.
The Center provides an environment that encourages children to use their senses of touch, sight, hearing, and smell to gain a better understanding of the world around them.
Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii Water Park the only Hawaiian water park in the entire state of Hawaii!
Sea Life Park is Hawaii's #1 marine life and wild animal park, offering fun and educational animal experiences for the entire family.
Founded in 1904 and administered by the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa since 1919, the Waikīkī Aquarium is located on the shoreline of Waikīkī Beach next to a living reef and across from Kapi’olani Park. The Aquarium – second oldest in the U.S. – showcases more than 500 marine species, and maintains more than 3,500 marine specimens. Public exhibits, education programs, and research focus on the unique aquatic life of Hawai‘i and the tropical Pacific.
What began as the exotic bird collection of the island’s king is now a 42 acre park with over 1,200 animals, including several rare and endangered species.
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Kualoa is a 4000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch known as Jurassic Valley!
Don’t miss the Ehukai Pillbox Hike – a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail that offers up a bird’s-eye view of Oahu’s North Shore.
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That’s a great list of things to do in Honolulu with kids. If the kids are older, I’d also suggest the USS Arizona Memorial and Bishop Museum. Though there’s really so much to do on Oahu that it’s tough to pick and choose!